The Wedding
Sunday, 8 January 2012 at 7pm
Auditorium Binakarna
Hotel Bidakara, Jakarta
We, Michael Hutagalung and Hanna Siahaan, request the pleasure of your company
at our wedding in celebration of love, life and commitment.
Sunday, the eighth of January
Two thousand and twelve
at seven o’clock at night
Auditorium Binakarna, Hotel Bidakara
Jalan Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav. 71-73
Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan 12870
Yours sincerely,
Michael & Hanna
Reception will be held at Auditorium Binakarna, Hotel Bidakara, Jalan Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav. 71-73, Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan 12870.
Seven years ago we met at ITB as freshers. We went to the same faculty, registered for the same major and enrolled several classes together. Michael was the first who introduced himself to me and we were just friends in our first year of study. Well, as everybody approves of, love can naturally grow from frequent meetings and interactions, which exactly happened to us! We shared many activities in common and began to see each other (or should I say flirt?).
That one year’s time was probably the funniest and most embarrassing period of our lives. I knew I wanted him right from the very beginning but I was even more convinced after Michael sang “Grow Old with You” in front of many people and successfully broke my self defence. What’s really funny was that he asked me to decide on two kinds of cake when he was proposing. One of them was my favourite (a chocolate cake) and the other I hated so much (a cheese cake). If I picked the former, that would be a No; and if I picked the latter, that would be a Yes. Of course, I picked the cheese cake despite how much I hated it (the cake). He explained to me the moral behind it. He was saying that being in a relationship means putting up with and standing tall through all the things that may inconvenience us as well as those that make us happy.
In short, we started dating. Now we’ve been together for six years and in a few days are about to commit to God for a holy matrimony of marriage. Thank you, everybody, for all the prayer, help and support.
Sometimes I can’t believe that Hanna and I have been together for six years. A lot have happened and time really flew by. It’s debatable to say I was the one who first introduced to her. We were in the middle of a multitude and everyone was introducing themselves to one another! However, it’s true that later on I was the one who started ‘the move’. She looked so beautiful, and she always does, and I got the feeling I just saw my other half. So things were planned and turned into events and accidentally-on-purpose occasions so that she would see me. I really worked hard to win her heart (and I did!) and was so happy she said Yes when I asked her to be my girlfriend (and wife).
In the six years of us being together, we discovered love and it flourished day by day. We’ve had good times and tough times and they have only brought us even closer and stronger together. So here we are, making the best decision of our lives, promising to commit and be committed to each other, in front of God and our friends and relatives. We ask of you, your prayer and support, for the journey that we’re about to start together. Thank you.
We will cater you for the night and you will be indulged with a mixed range of Indonesian, Oriental and European culinary. We’ve made sure that all the food will be compatible with your diet, so rest assured, you can enjoy the night and be merry.
For the buffet, we will serve Sop Pindang Iga Sapi, Steak Kakap Saus Mentega, Ayam Tangkap Bumbu Aceh, Dendeng Balado and Sapo Tahu.
You may also wander around and enjoy the bites in the food stalls serving Nasi Bakar Tuna, Salmon Mayoyaki, Mie Medan, Teppanyaki, Assorted Hot Pot, Dim Sum, Spinach Cream Bratwurst and Waffle Fries.
Served are delectable desserts and beverages, including Thai Ice Tea, Es Doger, Thai and Indonesian traditional bites, Pancake with Ice Cream, Poffertjes, Serabi, Putu Mayang, Strawberry Mousse and Kue Lekker.
At the end of the reception, there will be a few dozen of cupcakes given to those who are lucky. We hope you enjoy your time there!